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German energy firms gridlocked after state U-turn on buy-in plans

The state has abandoned plans to buy part of TenneT, which operates Germany's biggest power grid network. The U-turn has spooked energy firms EnBW and RWE.

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China leads the world on renewables but continues to rely on coal

China installed more than 180 gigawatts of solar power in 2023, compared to 58 gigawatts across the whole of Europe.

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English council claims Dubai businessman misused €175m investment

Thurrock Council in England said it may be forced to raise taxes and cut down on council services for years in order to recover its finances

Europe News

North Macedonia on the energy transition path out of coal

The country signed an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, which will provide it with 26.4 million euros that should support the energy transition according to the Green Agenda.

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Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the EU over last 6 months

Almost half of EU member states - 13 countries - produced more electricity from wind and solar over the last six months than from fossil fuels.

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EU approves huge state subsidy for Spanish green hydrogen production

Spain's ambition to become a key producer of 'green' hydrogen - seen as a key part of the Europe's transition away from fossil fuels - has moved a step closer to reality with approval EU of substantial state aid.

Business

TotalEnergies to partner with SSE on new British EV charging company

French oil giant TotalEnergies has announced that it is partnering with SSE, a UK-based power company in order to launch an electric vehicle (EV) charging company called Source, which will operate in Britain and Ireland.

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EU ministers mull business case for geothermal energy in Budapest

National delegations will assess future financing for geothermal power as an enabler to achieve the intermediary 2030 climate target.

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Allow battery makers to benefit from green power, governments urge

Proposed small print to EU rules on battery manufacturing could have wider consequences for Europe's energy transition, policy makers have been warned.

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New UK government ditches ‘absurd’ ban on onshore wind farms

One study found that using less than 3 per cent of England’s land for onshore wind and solar could produce enough energy to power every English household more than twice over.

Business

Shell takes billion dollar hit as it pauses building of biofuels plant

The firm reveals a write-down mainly associated with it's Rotterdam and Singapore plants and says that trading in its core gas division will decline on the quarter.

Ecotech

Could floating wind farms be a game changer for renewable energy?

Countries are developing the tech to produce wind power at even greater depths.

Business

BP halts hiring new staff and puts break on renewable energy plans

BP has revealed that this move was mainly due to increasing discontent amongst investors about the company’s green transition strategy.

Earth News

Renewables generated nearly 45% of the EU’s electricity last year

Wind and solar power increases combined with a sharp drop in fossil fuels pushed renewables into the lead.

Earth News

Good news for summer solstice as solar makes 20% global electricity

Spain is leading the European pack on solar generation this June.

Earth News

This European country is about to build its largest ever wind farm

The wind farm will be incorporated into the Tâmega hydropower complex, one of the largest hydroelectric projects completed in Europe in the last 25 years.

Earth News

Where do the UK’s political parties stand on 6 key climate issues?

Here’s what Britain’s biggest political parties said they would do on issues ranging from sewage pollution to net zero and cutting emissions from home heating.

Business

Elon Musk wins backing of shareholders on Є52 billion pay package

Tesla’s shareholders voted to reinstate CEO Elon Musk’s $55.8 billion (€52 billion) pay package, which was rejected by a judge in Delaware earlier this year. Investors also approved the relocation of the company’s incorporation to Texas.

Business

Will far-right surge in Europe pressure renewable energy stocks?

The surging power of far-right factions in the EU Parliament may place the renewable energy sector under significant pressure. Major French green energy stocks have already declined amid the electoral upheaval.

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Ambitions for global renewable energy capacity unrealised, says report

Goal to triple renewable power by 2030 is achievable but countries need to put more effort on implementing energy and climate pledges, the International Energy Agency said.

Renewable energy is energy generated from natural sources that are constantly replenished, such as sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal heat.